What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Administrative Assistant position at ALTEK ELECTRONICS, INC.?
Altek Electronics, a Cyient DLM Company is a trusted source of electronic manufacturing services since 1972, is a comprehensive contract manufacturer serving a broad range of industries. We work with industry leaders supporting a complete product life cycle, from prototype through production and end of life. As a solutions provider with expertise in PCB layout and design, PCB assembly, and upper-level chassis, control panels, and cable & harness assembly, we manufacture products using LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. We use open communication to fulfill our mission of “Value through the eyes of the customer.” Delivering quality products on time, Altek is certified to AS9100D, our operators are certified to IPC-610, IPC-620 and J-STD, and we are ITAR compliant.
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The Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the HR Administrative Assistant at Altek are described below.
Position Summary
Responsible for performing Human Resources related responsibilities while working closely to support the HR Manager and other functional areas of the organization through administrative tasks and special projects as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the HR Admin at Altek
- Support the Human Resources functions by processing HR related tasks and administering HR processes, including but not limited to safety initiatives, recognition programs, benefits, HR and Payroll related changes.
- Assists in administering the new hire on-boarding and orientation processes to ensure all hires fully comply with orientation training and compliance requirements including processing I9 e-verification.
- Maintains employee data integrity throughout all HR related systems ensuring the data is accurate on all platforms and through HRIS transition.
- Assist in facilitating state and federal HR compliance activities and requirements.
- Assist in administering benefits for new hires and existing employees, including group health, 401K, life insurance, worker’s compensation and annual open enrollment.
- Assist with payroll related processing, tasks and inquiries.
- Maintain employment related files (including personnel, medical, benefit, FMLA/LOA, workers compensation, and training files) in conjunction with Federal/State law and take ownership of timely filing of employee paperwork. May be tasked with scanning and digitizing files within HRIS.
- Support the HR technology ecosystem (such as HRIS, benefit platforms, LMS, etc.) to ensure each system is meeting departmental needs. Including upcoming transition to new HRIS.
- Leave of absence administration including FMLA, CT FMLA and coordinating CT Paid Leave paperwork.
- Provide knowledgeable and timely responses to employee questions on benefits and general HR items.
- Prepare employment verification letters for employees, DOL correspondence and respond to employment verifications as needed.
- Prepare standard and other ad hoc reports to provide data for a variety of internal reporting requirements and HR projects and activities.
- Back-up HR when Human Resources Manager is out of the office and administer “first line” HR support in their absence.
- Ad-hoc and special projects as needed / other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- High degree of confidentiality and how various regulations regarding confidentiality apply to HR.
- Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently utilizing prioritization and organization skills.
- Ability to explain complex issues to others with less subject matter knowledge.
- Exceptional people skills and confidence to interact and communicate with employees at all levels.
- Self-starter, self-motivated and results oriented.
- Ability to learn quickly.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
- Must be flexible, service-oriented and have a strong sense of urgency.
- Must have basic proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint
- Previous experience with ADP Workforce Now or Zoho HR Software a plus, and/or experience with HRIS systems with ability to learn new systems and assist with transitioning tasks.
- High School Diploma / GED, with 1 – 2 years of experience in Human Resources in a manufacturing environment OR Degree in Human Resources, business management, psychology or other related field with 0 – 2 years of experience.
- Experience in any one or more or the following areas processing payroll, HRIS / LMS.
Working Relationships
- Contacts are across the business with all employees at all levels.
- May provide general guidance to others with less knowledge of subject matter.
Working Conditions
- Working conditions are normal for a business casual office environment in a manufacturing setting.
- Extended sitting and/or standing, some bending, lifting up to 25 pounds, reaching, squatting may be required with or without reasonable accommodations.
- This position is a part-time long term temporary assignment. 6months – 1 year with flexible working hours available Mon – Fri between 8 am – 4:30 pm for approximately 25 hours a week.
Altek Electronics is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presences of a non-job-related medical condition, disability, or handicap, however, current openings may involve ITAR restricted hiring practices, and all applicants must be aware of this requirement and are encouraged to consult the latest ITAR regulations regarding restrictions that my apply.
25 hour weekly flexible schedule between 8 am & 4:30 pm Mon - Fri. All work to be completed on-site.
25 hours per week